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Tortellini Caprese Pasta Salad

A refreshing and satisfying dish combining chewy tortellini, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella drizzled with a tangy balsamic dressing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 12 oz tortellini (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini), halved or diced
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly cracked pepper, to taste

Method
 

Cooking Tortellini
  1. Begin by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, about 2-4 minutes for fresh tortellini or 5-7 minutes for frozen.
Preparing Vegetables
  1. While the tortellini cooks, wash and halve the cherry tomatoes. Cut larger mozzarella balls into smaller, bite-sized pieces if necessary.
Combining Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked tortellini, cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella. Gently fold in the chopped basil.
Dressing the Salad
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
Serving
  1. Your Tortellini Caprese Pasta Salad is ready! Serve immediately, or refrigerate for about 30 minutes to let the flavors blend.

Notes

For a Halal-friendly alternative, consider using Halal-certified cheese or whole-grain/gluten-free tortellini. Letting the salad sit for 30 minutes before serving enhances flavor. Avoid overcooking the tortellini to prevent mushiness.